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Saturday, January 28, 2012

Welcome to my *OLD* New Craft Room!

It's been a lot of work, several trips to Ikea, as well as other places, but it's finally done and I'm chuffed to bits with it.

So, without further ado.......

Welcome to my new craft room!

The view from the door.

We painted the walls in a grey/blue colour. Blue & white has always been a favourite of mine.... so fresh and clean.

Did you notice my chandelier, the one on the ceiling? After scouring the internet and YouTube looking at other's rooms for ideas I noticed that a lot of crafters have chandeliers in their craft rooms. First we tried a couple of other lights, but they didn't give enough light. This one does, so it's both practical and pretty...perfect! This is also our home office, so I'm not able to use every wall. I use 2 walls and part of another one, but it's a large room, so it works great for me.

This is an *Expedit* shelf unit from Ikea, It is made to go either upright or on it's side. We put it on it's side with the 2 drawer shelf above it. Sorry, can't remember the name of it. The *Kassett* storage boxes are also from Ikea. On the left is another Ikea unit, which was on sale. Here I store my ink pads. I made my valance, which is simply 3 squares - turned to look like triangles & hung on the curtain rod....easy peasy! They remind me of banners.

I found this shelf at Winners (T.J. Maxx in the U.S) I was very pleasantly surprised when I got home and found that my button & flower jars fit perfectly, couldn't have been better if it had been specially made. On the top is an idea I found online. It's just a wooden circle from Michaels. I got my husband to drill holes in it, then painted it and added black ribbon so that it looks like a button. (Need to do a little shading on it yet)

Below the button shelf is a cubby unit I bought for a very good price at Canadian Tire. It holds things that I tend to use a lot. On top are 3 metal buckets (from Ikea) I keep my Copics & other markers in these. Moving to the right I have a chest of drawers that used to be brown pine wood. I painted these white. Above are my ribbon racks. These are from Lowes. They are made to be attached to the inside of a pantry or cabinet to hold canned goods, spices or whatever. They work perfectly for ribbon. I don't like to store my ribbon on rods. I hate having to take a whole bunch of ribbon off the rod to get at one that is in the middle, or to take off a finished one. This way, they just sit side by side....much easier to just lift out what you need.

This is my computer table. I like to have my computer handy when I'm crafting because I have lots of digi images stored on it, and I use them a lot. We found the table top at Ikea for $29.00, added 2 legs at one end ($5. each) and then put a drawer unit at the other end. This holds all my punches perfectly.

Above the shelf on the wall is a vinyl chandelier which I found at Walmart. I just love it.

I don't know about you, but I prefer to stand when I'm crafting, so we purchased 2 small *Expedit* units and added this table top. It is 5 feet long and 30" wide. On Monday I am going to pick up 2 bar stools, one for each side....that way I have the choice to sit or stand. I do need to sit down when I'm doing close work like colouring or cutting out.

Well, that's it. There's a couple of other things I could show you, but I think that's enough pictures for now.

Thanks for stopping by & have a great evening.

*UPDATE*
Since this was posted I have moved into a new home and now have a new craft room. Click hereif you would like to see it.

43 comments
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Your craftroom is wonderful! Thanks so much for sharing your pictures and also for sharing what you used to create your space and where you purchased the items. Your room is so fresh and clean looking and wonderfully organized!

Babs, that´s a dream that came to reality... WOW... I don´t know if I´ver ever seen such a fabulous crafting room - it´s so gorgeous, I´m speechless!!You definitely inspired me to redo my room also - it´s a lot smaller, and I don´t like it as it is now. Thanks for sharing all these pictures with us!Hugs, Uli

I love it Babs! It has so many very fun features! I love all the storage space! You can never have too much of that! I so wish I could come over and craft with you. It is a little too neat, it need to be broken in! So happy for you! Can't wait to see all the fun things you create now in your new awesome space!

Oh, wow Babs, I sure am happy for you. I'm going to get my craft room refine by my hubbie and daughter. I hope it can look as nice as yours. Right now the room is pretty much a catch-all room, and is a mess. If we ever get it done, I will happily post pictures. Hugs, dj

What a fab craft room ... I'm not jealous .... MUCH ! xxx Have a very happy time in your new room. I am sure you will create some more wonderful things for us to enjoy .... well done that woman!!! Love Eileen xxx

Dorcas, the name of the colour is *Oxford Blue* and it's by ICI Paints. I think that's a Canadian company, so if you go to www.icipaints.ca and look for the colour, you can then get it matched at any paint store as long as they have the computer program to do it. Sometimes they even have it already in their computer, my local hardware store did. There's a number on the chip also that might be handy. 10BB 40/090. Hope you find it.Luv, Babs xo

Absolutely AMAZING!!!! you have out done yourself!!! applause!!!! aplause and apaws!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! yes the doxies are clapping also! hugs from your newest follower and so glad you joined our party!!! : )

This is lovely you did such a good job. I really like the paint color with the white. All the little bits and goodies you added just make it even more beautiful. Wonderful post. Love it!Blessings,Debbie

Your craft room is very inviting. I'd create something everyday if I had that space. :o) I've managed to takeover 1 room in the house as my own and it's pretty fun to be in my own crafting sanctuary. Good job! Your room looks awesome. :o)

I’m sorry it took me so long to get to your « Impossibility Challenge » post – this thing called “work” got in the way! But I’m here now and it’s great to read about your Craft Room makeover. I am SO jealous! My crafting area is nowhere near as gorgeous as yours. Well done on making an inspirational place to create. Enjoy it and create lovely things!!!Congratulations on making your impossibility possible!

Amazing craft room, I found it featured on the Cottage Market and had to drop by and say what an amazing job you have done. You will be able to create a lot of special projects in that wonderful space.

Wow! Can I come over and work in your craft room?? What a beautiful space to get your creative juices flowing. I'd love it if you'd share this at my Show & Tell party, going on now @ the Delectable Home.

Hi Erika,I asked my hubby and he used screws to fasten the top on. It just stops it from moving, but you wouldn't be able to pick it up with the top or it would come apart.Thanks for your nice comment Erika, & have a lovely day!Babs